Physics has such a long way to go when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion. I’ve just been feeling completely deflated.
Author Archives: Katrina Wesencraft
Guesting on The Research Lounge podcast
Joseph Festa, a fellow Instagram scientist and PhD student, invited me on his podcast The Research Lounge. Listen on Spotify or Google Podcasts.
Recording my first NASA interview for StoryCorps
I’d been looking forward to working at NASA Ames all year but working remotely has been its own adventure! Here’s how I recorded my first interview with NASA oceanographer Dan Whitt.
Instagram inspiration: 21 STEM accounts to follow in 2021
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If you’re thinking about starting a studygram or SciComm Instagram account, check out these accounts for inspiration.
The best podcasts of 2020
Here’s a roundup of my seven favourite podcasts from this year.
The Young Women’s Movement: 30 Under 30
I still can’t quite believe I’ve been included in the Young Women’s Movement’s 30 Under 30 list for 2020.
Podcast review: Kill Switch
Kill Switch, hosted by Felicia Anthonio, is a production of Access Now, Volume and the #KeepItOn Coalition. This 6-part podcast series documents a global threat to democracy; government-mediated internet shutdowns.
Book review: Nonscience Returns
Like its ridiculous subtitle, Brian J Ford’s Nonscience Returns is full of amusing contradictions.
Lockdown SciComm: Sam Langford’s Global Science Show
Last month, I caught up with freelance science communicator, Sam Langford. We talked about his latest project, the Global Science Show, a virtual science festival based entirely on social media.
Podcast review: Should you download Rabbit Hole?
Rabbit Hole sounds like a podcast made by people who don’t really listen to podcasts.
Lockdown SciComm: I’m a scientist, stay at home!
One thing I’m particularly grateful for during lockdown is that I got to take part in I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! An online SciComm competition, connecting scientists with schools across the UK.
